SEATTLE - City Council will host its first public hearing on the proposed 2014 budget this Thursday evening in City Council Chambers. The public will have the opportunity to address Councilmembers regarding their priorities as it relates to the 2014 city budget.

WHAT: Seattle City Council public hearing

WHEN:Thursday, October 3
Sign-up for public comment begins at 5 p.m.
Public hearing begins at 5:30 p.m.

Council received the Mayor's 2014 budget proposal on September 23. Councilmembers will spend the next two months reviewing and modifying the proposal to meet the needs of Seattle residents in areas such as public safety, education, transportation and affordability.

Council's second budget public hearing will occur on Thursday, October 24, 6 p.m. at the Garfield High School Commons room, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, 98122. For more information on the Council's budget process, visit http://www.seattle.gov/council/budget/.